10 Gems: Jim Rohn’s Wisdom

Jim Rohn was a motivational speaker and entrepreneur who left a wealth of wisdom behind. Many talks of his are available on the internet, and in my late thirties, there was a phase where I used to listen to many of his recorded talks regularly. Jim Rohn had a great knack for condensing life lessons into powerful quotes. Here are ten of his most impactful quotes that convey some powerful ideas for leading a good life.

1. Either you run the day or the day runs you.
2. The more you care, the stronger you can be.
3. Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.
4. You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight.
5. We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret or disappointment.
6. You don’t get paid for having knowledge; you get paid for applying it.
7. If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.
8. Learn how to be happy with what you have while you pursue all that you want.
9. Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.
10. You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.